14 Truly Facts About Life
Centenarian population
Japan has more than 50,000 people who are over 100 years old.
Why Do People Lie?
In conversation, people lie roughly 3 times every 10 minutes.
Dark humor
People with high IQs tend to appreciate dark humor more.
Spider Bites
One of the effects on men of being bitten by a Brazilian wandering spider is an unwanted erection.
Feeling sleepy
If you’re ever feeling sleepy, hold your breath as long as you can, and then breath out slowly. It increases your heart rate.
Invention of electricity
Before the invention of electricity, human beings slept for 90 minutes longer than they do now.
Less work
Since the 20th century, the number of hours that the average person works have halved, despite wages and productivity increasing.
Ancient Egyptians
The ancient Egyptians invented the will and the business handshake.
Tidsoptimist
Tidsoptimist is a Swedish word for someone who thinks they have more time than they actually do.
Throw away
You’re probably going to throw away 81 pounds of clothing this year. And 95 percent of it could be reused or recycled.
How about that!
About 10% of pimps accept credit or debit cards.
At work
The average person spends 90,000 hours at work over their lifetime.
Study found
A 2013 study found that men who prefer large breasts are less financially secure.
Expensive showers
Papua New Guinea is the world’s most expensive place to take a shower, with the cost of a typical 8-minute rinse approaching US$3.50. That’s 70% of an average person’s daily income.